BT has today announced the launch of a new BT Smart Hub which will roll-out to replace the BT Home Hub 5 which has been available for some time and could definitely do with an upgrade to its wireless capabilities. If you haven’t already installed your own wireless networking system to improve the … [Read more...] about New More Powerful Wireless BT Smart Hub Unveiled With 7 Antennas
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Researchers Build KiloCore 1,000 Core Processor
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have created a microchip that contains 1000 independent programmable processors, which has been aptly named the KiloCore. The new energy-efficient KiloCore chip has a maximum computation rate of … [Read more...] about Researchers Build KiloCore 1,000 Core Processor
Microsoft Is Buying Wands Labs For An Undisclosed Sum
Earlier this week we heard that Microsoft was buying LinkedIn and now the company has announced another acquisition, they are buying a company called Wand Labs. Microsoft has not revealed how much they are paying for Wand Labs, the technology will be used to accelerate innovation with Microsoft's … [Read more...] about Microsoft Is Buying Wands Labs For An Undisclosed Sum
Blue Origin Rocket Launch Will Be Live Broadcast
Amazon CEO and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos has announced that the company will be showing a live broadcast of their latest rocket launch. This event marks a significant milestone in the realm of private space exploration, showcasing the advancements and reliability of reusable rocket … [Read more...] about Blue Origin Rocket Launch Will Be Live Broadcast
Google Is Being Sued For Project Loon
Google's Project Loon uses balloons to deliver Internet to remote places where there is no coverage, and the company has been testing the project out over the last couple of years. The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by providing internet access to underserved and isolated regions … [Read more...] about Google Is Being Sued For Project Loon
Fleksy Keyboard App Acquired By Pinterest
The team behind the popular Fleksy keyboard app has announced that their company has been acquired by Pinterest. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies, as it combines Fleksy's innovative keyboard technology with Pinterest's expansive platform. The Fleksy team are joining … [Read more...] about Fleksy Keyboard App Acquired By Pinterest
Samsung Is Buying Cloud Provider Joynet
Joynet is a US cloud provider for both public and private clients and now the company has announced it is being acquired by Samsung. The news of the acquisition was announced on Samsung's website and also the Joynet and Samsung intends to use the company and their technology for Internet of Things … [Read more...] about Samsung Is Buying Cloud Provider Joynet
Rhapsody Is Changing Its Name To Napster
Sean Parker launched Napster back in 1999 as a peer-to-peer file-sharing service. The platform quickly gained popularity for its ability to allow users to share and download music files directly from each other’s computers. However, Napster ran into significant legal problems early on due to … [Read more...] about Rhapsody Is Changing Its Name To Napster
Awesome HoloLens Augmented MotionBuilder App Demonstrated (video)
Microsoft and Autodesk have this week unveiled a new demonstration of the Autodesk MotionBuilder application, which when combined with Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality headset allows designers and artists to create their characters in reality. Check out the five-minute demonstration below … [Read more...] about Awesome HoloLens Augmented MotionBuilder App Demonstrated (video)
Apple’s Safari 10 In macOS Sierra Will Turn Off Flash By Default
Apple's macOS Sierra is coming later this year, and it will come with Safari 10. One of the significant changes in Safari 10 is how it deals with Flash content. Even if you have Flash installed on your Mac, when you visit a website, Safari will, by default, act as if Flash is not installed. This … [Read more...] about Apple’s Safari 10 In macOS Sierra Will Turn Off Flash By Default
New Project Scorpio Xbox Revealed At E3 2016 By Microsoft (video)
At E3 2016 this year Microsoft has unveiled both its new Xbox One S console which provides a slimmer Xbox which is now 40 percent smaller than the existing Xbox One and provides a number of benefits including the removal of the unwieldy external power brick that has hindered Xbox consoles for many … [Read more...] about New Project Scorpio Xbox Revealed At E3 2016 By Microsoft (video)
Linux Mint 18 Beta Now Available With Extended Support Until 2021
Ahead of the impending launch of the new Linux Mint 18 operating system next month, its developers have this week released a Linux Mint 18 Beta version for those interested to download and install. The new Linux Mint 18 Beta brings with it new applications, theme and more and is available as both … [Read more...] about Linux Mint 18 Beta Now Available With Extended Support Until 2021
